The Timberwolves are gearing up to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Jan 22. The game is slated for 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSN. Minnesota comes into this game as 14.5-point favorites with the total set at 219. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Timberwolves vs. Hornets predictions below.
Timberwolves vs. Hornets Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -14.5
- Total 219
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan 22
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: BSN
Hornets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous road games, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 100 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-9. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-6-1.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Minnesota has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Against the spread, the Timberwolves have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
Taking a Look at the Hornets’ Chances in Minneapolis
In the Hornets’ last ten games, they have gone 2-8 and are 9-31 overall. Out of their 40 games, they are 7-19 against Eastern Conference teams and 2-12 in non-conference games.
In their most recent game, the Hornets scored only 89 points vs. the 76ers. In that game, they shot 37 three-pointers and had a 41.2% field goal percentage. Terry Rozier is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 23.6 PPG, while Miles Bridges is also averaging 20.6 PPG.
On the season, the Hornets have been one of the worst defensive teams in the league, allowing 119.8 points per game (24th). This number has been even worse on the road, where they are giving up 121.3 points per contest (25th).
So far this season, opposing teams have scored more than their season average 62.5% of the time vs. Charlotte. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made more threes than their season average 55% of the time.
For the season, the Hornets have struggled to rebound the basketball, ranking 26th in the league. Their defensive rebounding numbers have been even worse, coming in at 28th.
Over their last five games, opposing teams have shot 49.9% from the field vs. Charlotte. However, the Hornets have done a good job defending inside the arc, allowing opponents to shoot just 53.3% on two-point attempts.
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Do the Timberwolves Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Coming into today, the Timberwolves have an overall record of 30-12 and are 2-1 in their last three games. At home, the Timberwolves are 17-3 while going 13-9 on the road.
In their last game, the Timberwolves finished with a total of 97 points against the Thunder. During the game, they shot 14/37 from beyond the arc and had a field goal percentage of 41.3%. Heading into today’s game, Anthony Edwards leads the team in scoring with an average of 25.9 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is also averaging 21.6 points per game this season.
When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves are the best in the NBA, allowing just 107.3 points per game. They are also the top-ranked team in field goal percentage allowed at 44.5%.
One area where Minnesota has been particularly strong is defending two-point shots. Opponents are shooting just 50% from inside the arc against the Timberwolves, which is also the best mark in the league.
Over their last five games, Minnesota’s three-point defense has slipped a bit, allowing opponents to shoot 38.5% from deep. On the season, they are fourth in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.3%.
Timberwolves vs. Hornets Player Props
When looking at a player prop for this game, Anthony Edwards has a points prop of 26.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115. Our model predicts that Anthony Edwards will finish with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 5. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 26.5.
- The Prop: Anthony Edwards Under 26.5 Points (-115)
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Timberwolves vs. Hornets Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Timberwolves to secure the win, with an expected final score of 116-100. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -14.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 219 and our model has the Hornets and Timberwolves finishing with a combined 216 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Timberwolves -14.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook